Friday 30 June 2017

Bespoke Vegan Skincare From Bio-Extracts

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I've always said that discovering new brands is one of my favourite things about blogging. When those brands turn out to offer beautiful quality products in an exciting way I've not experienced before, so much the better. And I want to share one such brand with you today.

Back in May, I was invited to dinner along with a group of other Thirty Plus bloggers to the uber hip and popular Farmacy, a vegan restaurant in Notting Hill. The choice of a vegan restaurant was very deliberate, as the dinner was being hosted by Bio-Extracts, a vegan skincare brand. Not only did we enjoy a healthy, delicious feast, a few drinks and a good old natter, we also got to hear all about the concept behind Bio-Extracts from the founder, Marina Shcherbinina.

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I was really intrigued by the range, as it wasn't like anything I've seen before. Essentially, you can tailor make your own skincare prescription, depending on your own particular needs, and you can alter that prescription to suit the changes your skin goes through as often as you like. You can do this by selecting from a skincare menu of nine different boosters, or concentrated serums, including Clean to Clear, Redness Relief, Anti-Wrinkle, Lifting, Firming, Hydro, Glow, Anti-Oxidant and Pore Minimising. Each one is presented in the form of a syringe, allowing you to add just one or two concentrated drops to your moisturising cream. Bio-Extracts also produces different moisturisers - Light, Normal, Rich and Delicate - and the one you pick will be dependent on the combination of boosters you go for. The beauty of the system is that you can hand pick the care you give to your skin on a daily basis. After all, we all know that sometimes our complexions crave more hydration, at other times more clarifying, etc.

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The creams use a Multi-Lamellar System which mimics the natural layered structure of skin, acting like a patch to lock in moisture and protect against external irritants. This system is also really effective at distributing active ingredients evenly. The boosters, meanwhile, feature a phospholipids-based delivery system - based on the parts of cellular membranes that regulate cell life - to ensure that the active ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin's layers. All the products have been developed with Bio-Technology to ensure that only the purest active plant extracts are used, while the airless packaging helps to preserve the integrity of the product as well as to dispense exactly the amount you need with no mess or wastage.

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My personal prescription, handed to me at the dinner, included the Rich Moisturising Cream* and the Hydro*Glow* and Anti-Oxidant* boosters. So far, I've mostly been using the Hydro booster at night and the Glow booster in the morning and my skin has been loving the results. The Hydro booster in particular is so impressive and I really feel that it's been plumping up my fine lines and giving me a fresh looking complexion. There is a lovely, very faint and very natural, fragrance to the products which I can't imagine anyone not liking, even those who aren't keen on any scent in their skincare. The moisturising cream feels rich and nourishing to use without being heavy or greasy in the least, while the little shots of booster serums mix in effortlessly. I love the packaging too - it's based on the concept of your own home skincare lab, and the different coloured syringes make it easy to pick out exactly which boosters you want to use that day. All in all, I'm loving both the quality of the products and the freedom to adjust my prescription to suit my skin's changing needs. It's such a clever idea and my complexion is definitely grateful!

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What do you think of Bio-Extracts and their custom skincare range? Is it something you'd be interested in trying?

Kate x

*Gifted products. All opinions, as always, are my own.
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36 comments

  1. I haven't heard of Bio Extracts before but I am not sure how natural their products are? On their website I cannot find a list of ingredients in their creams.

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    1. Hi Petra, they're totally plant-based and 100% vegan. If you're interested, you can find their ingredients here: https://bio-extracts.co.uk/ingredients x

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  2. This's the first time i heard this products.


    www.kristinateo.blogspot.com

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    1. It's quite a new brand. Hope you like the sound of it! x

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  3. I've always loved the idea of a custom skincare range and I've also always wanted to try some boosters, it seems like such an easy way to step up my skincare game! I really like the sound of the Hydro Booster! Lovely post :)

    http://fannyanddailybeauty.com

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    1. Thanks Fanny! It really is a lovely approach to skincare. x

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  4. I think having a custom created skincare range that specifically targeted our skin's needs and concerns is a brilliant idea! I love that airless pump packaging, I wish all companies do that!

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    1. Me too, I completely fell in love with the concept before I even tested the products. And I agree about the packaging - it keeps the product pure so why not just do it as a matter of course! x

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  5. The trio of boosters sounds brilliant and I absolutely love the unusual applicators! The event looks like so much, and a fabulous opportunity to have a custom-made skincare created for you :) Have a lovely weekend!!

    aglassofice.com
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  6. I like that the boosters look like that, pleases my inner scientist. And the thought of customizing skincare is amazing anyway.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. I thought you might like them! It is a great idea. x

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  7. I haven't heard of Bio Extracts before but these products seem to be excellent!

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  8. I've never heard of this brand but I eat vegan and I am always intrigued by skincare/makeup brands that are vegan too. The hydro booster sounds like something I would love!

    http://claresloves.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It really is lovely. Vegan skincare with no compromise on effectiveness whatsoever! x

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  9. I love this brand - I have been using their new eye contour range for a while and it's working wonders on my dark circles!

    Lots of love from Mollie xxx | http://wwwtheperksofmolliequirk.blogspot.com

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    1. I haven't tried their eye care - would love to though! x

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  10. Not heard of this brand but these products look amazing

    ZEKALIN

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  11. This is such an interesting concept and I love that you can inject more of what your skin needs when it needs it :) I haven't heard of anything like this before but I will definitely look into it more now I have. x

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  12. I've seen those on Instagram but I didn't understood the concept around them. Thank you so much now I know!! The packaging is really cute :)

    Caterina | caterinasosso.com

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    1. You're welcome Caterina, glad the post was useful! x

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  13. i've never heard of bio extracts before but my god i would feel like a super scientist if i used this moisturiser! i like how they let you mix it yourself, what an intersting (and original!) concept.


    katie xx lacoconoire.com

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    1. It does make you feel like a scientist! And such a great concept, I agree. x

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  14. Wow - it all sounds so sciency! I like the sound of using the layers of skin to lock in what you want and to keep out what you don't!

    http://shoe-fiend.blogspot.co.nz/

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    1. It is quite sciency! Yes, it's very interesting technology. x

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  15. I love the sound of these. I've seen a few instagram posts on them and the idea of totally customising my skincare is very appealing!

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    1. Yes, they are all over the place at the minute! Glad you like the idea! X

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  16. The bio extracts and that face cream both sound so incredible. I haven't heard of them before but I definitely need to check them out.

    www.themakeupaficionado.com

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  17. This sounds gorgeous and I love that it is vegan too, fantastic photos x

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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    1. Thanks Kiran! Yes, although I'm not vegan myself, I do really like the idea of skincare being vegan friendly. X

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  18. Never heard of this brand before but these look great!

    Emily xo
    www.emilynewstead.blogspot.co.uk

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